Teri Lester

The Penthouses at Manor Vail

17 Luxury Manor Vail Residences in Vail

Front Row View of Vail Mountain

Location Matters, Even in Vail

 4 Bedroom, Plus Loft Manor Vail Penhouse Model is Open for Viewing

Take time while you are visiting Vail to view this magnificent new Manor Vail condominium which extends the full depth of the building, offering both Vail mountain and Gore Creek views. 

There are 2 bedroom condominiums available from $3,950,000, for 1,862 Square Feet, to 4 bedroom, plus loft corner units, listed at $9,350,000.  The model is 3,807 square feet of luxury, with custom alder cabinetry, wood beam ceilings, walnut 2-panel entry doors, black walnut floors, stone fireplace and granite and limestone counters. Entertain your family and friends from the large private deck and watch the skiers come down Golden Peak on Vail mountain.

In Summer you can easily walk to the Betty Ford Gardens, Ford Amphitheater, and Vail Village and enjoy the concerts, plays, ballets and fine restaurants in Vail.

Living Room in Manor Vail Penthouse

Manor Vail Penthouse Dining Area

Manor Vail Penthouse Bedroom with Private Deck offering Million Dollar ---Vail Mountain Views

The  Penthouses at Manor Vail offer ---

• 2 Pools, 4 Hot Tubs
• Fully Air-conditioned homes
• Underground and surface parking
• Ski Lockers
• Room Service and Concierge Service
• Private Elevator Access

To arrange for a tour of the model and for more information on the 8 remaining new condominiums available at Manor Vail, located at the base of Golden Peak in Vail, contact Teri Lester, Luxury Home Specialist 970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com

See Also

• Vail Events
  Ford Amphitheater
• Ford Amphitheater
  Vail Valley Foundation

New Ski Homes in Vail

New Contemporary Ski Home in Vail

If you are looking for quality new homes in Vail, here are 4 spectacular properties.

184 Beaver Dam Road is within walking distance to Vail Village and Lionshead.  Each side of the stone and wood contemporary duplex will have an exercise room, media room, and elevator.  The 5 bedroom home has 4,161 Square Feet and is available for $11,234,700.  The 6 bedroom home is 5,955 Square Feet and is available for $14,950,000.  Beaver Dam Road is a quiet, highly sought after area in the heart of Vail Village. 

The Lodge Chalets - Vail's Newest Premier Neighborhood

13 exclusive new homes in this quiet enclave of mountain homes.

Ski to the Vista Bahn Lift, Ski home, or walk a few steps to Vail Village 's fine shops and restaurants from 151 Vail Lane.   

At the end of a hard day on the ski slopes you can enjoy the amenities of the Vail Mountain Club apres ski lounge or get a massage at the new Avanyu Spa.  In summer, hike trails on Vail mountain and take the Vista Bahn ski lift home.

Only two homes are available, Unit 1, a 4 bedroom, 4 bath, 5,235 Square Foot home for $13,950,000 and Unit 3, a 5 bedroom, 5 bath, 4,955 Square Foot home  for $14,500,000.  There are custom Slifer Design finishes throughout. Both homes include a two car garage, large family room, elevator and decks on all levels to take advantage of the Gore Range and Vail mountain views.

For floor plans and more information contact Teri Lester, Luxury Home Specialist,  970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com

Ford Park may become a Parking Structure

A new parking garage under Ford Park?

Those who support the new Ford Park parking structure feel the parking on Vail's Frontage Roads is why taxpayers should  build a large one-story parking structure under the ball fields at Ford Park.  The ball fields are to be converted to artificial turf and placed on top of the proposed parking structure. The proposal is expected to be included in a Vail Recreation District (VRD) master plan to be presented to the Vail Town Council in early August.  Some VRD officials appear to be aiming at putting a property tax measure on the election ballot within a year or so.  The ballot will most likely include the parking structure and perhaps other major recreational amenities. 

Critics note that Frontage Road parking is a short-term need, which will diminish or be eliminated once an estimated 2,000 new privately owned parking spaces are completed as part the Vail Renaissance, now under construction.  There are well-over an estimated 6,000 new parking spaces being proposed as part the new development at the Lionshead Parking Structure and Evervail. 

Vail property taxes just went up anywhere from 42% to 100%.  I hardly think Vail homeowner's want higher taxes to support Vail Resort's needs.

The Vail Homeowners Association is concerned that officials may be losing sight of the need for adherence to Vail's long standing goal of maintaining the quality of the Vail experience both on Vail Mountain and throughout the community for its residents and guests.  Greater attention must be paid by responsible authorities to the cumulative effects from excessive growth and failure to achieve balanced and fiscally responsible long-term solutions to critical parking and transportation needs.    

   
Ford Park was proposed to be developed as an urban commercial town center and open space for the public's, cultural and recreational enjoyment. Some public officials are attempting to build support for the Ford Park parking structure proposal, by moving away from their former positions of looking to Vail Resorts' (VRI) Ever Vail Project as the next site for additional public parking.  They state that parking spaces in Ever Vail will be too inconveniently located to be useful.   

The politics of parking in Vail needs attention, but do we really want artifical turf on our ball fields? Seems we need to pay attention to what the Town of Vail is proposing and voice our opinions.

For information on Vail property, contact Teri Lester, Eco-Broker 970-376-0779 or tlwester@gatewayland.com

See Also

• Vail Parking survey
  Tell us what you think about the Ford Park Parking Structure
• Frontage Road Parking Survey
  Voice your opinion on Frontage Road Parking

Lionshead and Evervail in Competition in Vail

Lionshead Development in Vail

The Town Council, is moving ahead with plans for an estimated $900 million hotel, convention and commercial center redevelopment proposed on the site of the Lionshead Parking Structure.  Lionshead Parking Structure Redevelopment Proposal  The plan proposes to add another 2,100 parking spaces and provide for a third mass transit terminal.  There are those in official Town positions who are reluctant to approve Ever Vail without first leveraging VRI to release their legal hold over the parking structure site.   Zoning restrictions limit the Town providing public parking and transportation related uses.

Vail Resorts continues to move their Ever Vail proposal through the Town of Vail's approval processes.  Ever Vail Development Proposal  The Ever Vail plan includes its own up-mountain gondola, public mass transportation terminal and over 2,000 on-site parking spaces.  The plan has the capability to be modified to include a large convention center.  Depending on its size, the Ever Vail Convention Center would give direct competition to the Town's proposal for the Lionshead Parking Structure. 

Evervail Development in Vail

Given the national economic situation, can the real estate market simultaneously absorb both the Ever Vail and Lionshead Parking Structure projects?   Real estate sale transactions are down 47% from last year.   The economic slow down has hit the Vail Valley.  All you have to do is look at how many residential listings are on the market for longer than 90 days. 

For information on this Buyer's Real estate market contact Teri Lester, Eco-Broker 970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com

Four Seasons Mountain Resort in Vail on schedule for 2009

Four Seasons - Vail, Colorado

Things are looking good for the Four Seasons mountain resort in Vail to be ready for the 2009 ski season. 

Now is the time to consider either the fractional ownership options, or invest in the best with a whole ownership condominium at the Four Seasons in Vail.

Gather your friends and family around the fireplace for the 2009 ski season.  Two, Three and Four Bedroom condominiums are available at the Vail, Four Seasons Mountain Resort.  Prices for whole ownership start at $5,300,000 and offer all the amenities one would expect from a premier Four Seasons Resort home.  Exchange your mountain home with with other Four Seasons owners on the beach and have the best of the Four Seasons properties around the world.

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http://www.fourseasons.com

http://www.fourseasons.com/summer08

For more details on fractional and whole ownership at the new and exquisite Four Seasons mountain resort in the Town of Vail, Co., contact Teri Lester, Luxury Home Specialist  970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com 

Fly Fish in Vail

Calling all Fly Fishing Enthusiats!

Sit on your deck and dream of catching that perfect brown trout!

It used to be difficult to find a home on Gore Creek, the Creek that runs through Vail.  Never before has the inventory of creekside homes in Vail been greater. Buyers can be more selective and have the opportunity to evaluate the benefits of a condominium, townhome, duplex or single family home on Gore Creek.

4 Bedroom, $1,649,000 on Gore Creek

3 Bedroom, 2,400 Square Foot Log Cabin, $1,569,000

3 Bedroom 1700 Square Foot Townhome

$1,295,000

4 Bedroom, 2900 Square Foot Home

$2,595,000

From East Vail to West Vail, there are creekside property options.  Prices start at $339,000 and go up to $5,900,000

It is a Buyer's market in Vail and there are some new homes, some fixer-uppers, and some turn-key creekside homes just waiting for the fly fishing family to start building memories of that perfect catch.

For more information on these and other properties on Gore Creek, contact Teri Lester, Eco-Broker 970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com

See Also

Fly Fishing in Vail

Fly Fish the Gold Medal Trout Streams and Trout Ponds near Vail, Colorado

Have you always wanted to try Fly Fishing for Rocky Mountain Brown Trout?  The Vail Nature Center, located near the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, on Gore Creek offers fly fishing classes for children, adults and families.  All the fishing equipment is included and you will have the memories of catching your first trout. 

In addition, you will learn about Vail's ecosystem, entomology, as well as basic tools and knowledge of fly-fishing.

For information on Fly-Fishing classes go to www.vailrec.com 

For information on Vail property on Gore Creek contact Teri Lester, Eco-Broker at 970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com 

Yes, you can still buy that little condo on Gore Creek for as little as $350,000.

See Also

• Trout Fishing in Vail
  Learn to Fish
• Gore Creek Fly Fishing
  Gold Medal Trout Stream
• Fly Fishing Outfitters
  Fishing in Vail

Vail's signature Cabin in the Trees

Never before on the market!

Vail has just a few homes that everyone knows and this 4 Bedroom home on the hill in East Vail is one of them!

This Post and Beam Cedar home was engineered and built to capture the most amazaing views of the Gore Range.  It backs to the White River National Forest, so you can hike and snowshoe right out your back door.

To many it is, "The Nest," where birds you have never seen in Vail will visit and entertain you for hours.  Quiet, serene, and private, once you navigate the stairs.  There is a lift for groceries and comes with an elevator, yet to be installed. 

The home has a wood stove, gas heat, newer roof and appliances.  There is a full apartment with kitchen for guests or to rent.  The best use of the property would be to add a second home to the .62 acre lot.  The property is zoned for two homes, so you can start all over or keep the cabin for the kids and add another home in front.

The home is just steps to the free Town of Vail bus, world class skiing, bike trails, gold medal trout streams, tennis and playground.  If you want a home on a street where homes are selling for over 2 Million, give some thought to developing this property.  You will enjoy the quiet peaceful feeling of the mountains from the deck!  Price: $1,595,000

For more information contact Teri Lester, Eco-Broker 970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com 

See Also

• Town of Vail
  Vist Vail in Summer
• Vail Events and Activities
  Vail - Stay for the Summer

Ginn Annexation to Minturn Drives Lot prices up in Minturn

As Bobby Ginn celebrates his victory in gaining the approval of Minturn voters to annex his new ski resort into the Town of Minturn, locals celebrate too.  Bobby Ginn's promise to provide money for bike trails, school, library, community center and other ammenities to the Town of Minturn has caused the value of Minturn resident's property to jump in price to almost unheard of values per square foot. 

City lots, 25 feet wide, are over $500,000 and the lots on the outskirts of town, if they can be found, have similar value if they have views of the river, Lionshead, or the national forest. 

Currently there are a few commercial lots along the river as you enter the Town of Minturn, going for about $950,000 to $1,739,000.  There are a few small residential lots with scraper homes on them, average size is about 5,000 square feet, or .12 acres for $450,000 on the outskirts of town, but within walking distance to restaurants. Often you can build a duplex on a very small lot and maximize an investment.  There are a few hidden gems around, however, sellers realize now that it is like cash in the bank.

If you are up to the challenge to remodel a 1838 centruy home with mixed use zoning, near the center of town, you can purchase this home on .13 acres for $745,000, or just start over with a new structure as the town grows.

For information on these and several other properties available in Minturn that are not currently listed, but for sale, contact Teri Lester, Eco-Broker 970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com

Vail Golf Club Open for 2008 Season

Enjoy the Gore Range Views while you Golf in Vail - Open for 2008 Season of Golf

The Vail Golf Club is a championship 18 hole course par 71. The golf course is nestled at the base of the Gore Range in the heart of the Vail Valley located at 8,200 feet.

Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy watching their golf balls fly an average of 10% farther in this high-alpine environment.

Take advantage of the Season Passes and punch card sales now underway

New this season:  The Happy Valley Grill

Located next to the 18th green, come and enjoy a meal and the Gore views!

To book a golf reservation by phone call (888) 709-3939. or 970-479-2260

For details on the Vail Golf Course go to www.vailgolfclub.net

For information on property adjacent to the Vail Golf Course, contact Teri Lester, Eco-Broker 970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com